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      Tyson Fury’s trainer SugarHill Steward flies to UK and links up with Gypsy King for Oleksandr Usyk training camp

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      SUGARHILL STEWARD has jetted into the UK to link up with Tyson Fury for his fight camp ahead of the clash with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King, who holds the WBC title, has vowed to end his reign of online terror by going on a social media blackout after declaring that the unification bout is ON.
      Tyson Fury and SugarHill Steward have linked back up ahead of the Oleksandr Usyk fightCredit: Alamy
      The Gypsy King posted this snap of them together earlier today in MorecambeCredit: Instagram
      The unbeaten champions have been going back and forth on Instagram, seemingly negotiating their title unification in the open.
      And Usyk’s team believe they have called Fury’s bluff by accepting his “greedy” offer of 70/30 to fight on April 29 at Wembley.
      The Ukrainian’s camp even doubt whether the undisputed title decider will go ahead as the clock ticks on.
      But Fury, 34, has attempted to ease up on Usyk, 36, and cool concerns as he promised to focus solely on training and not trash-talking.
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      He has now started training for the showdown with the WBA, IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine champ in his hometown of Morecambe.
      And his trusted trainer is now in town to prepare the undefeated star.
      Fury confirmed the American’s arrival by posting a snap of them together on Instagram, with the Gypsy King posing in an England football shirt.
      “The Brothers Of Destruction,” he wrote in the caption, before following it up with: “Name a more dynamic boxing duo…”
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      The Kronk gym mastermind – who turned the WBC champ from a cautious jab-and-mover to a Gypsy KO King – is now running the six-week plan for undisputed glory.
      Steward arrived in the UK on Thursday from Florida, where he has been training Hackney’s WBO cruiserweight champ Lawrence Okolie.
      The 30-year-old defends his crown on March 25 in Manchester so Steward will have a busy month in England.
      Fury has previously let American Steward, who is a former Detroit police officer and the nephew of legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward, stay in his Las Vegas mansion RENT-FREE.
      Fury previously revealed how he hired Steward, the mastermind of Detroit’s notorious Kronk Gym, to help reinvent himself.
      He said: “When I brought Sugar in for the last few fights, he made me feel like a rank novice.
      “He made me feel like a piece of s***. He made me feel a terrible boxer. He took the undefeated lineal heavyweight champion of the world and made me feel like a bum — like I had never had a fight in my life.
      “He’s the only man in the world who could ever have done it. It takes a special mentality to strip it all back to basics and start again.”

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      Dramatic moment ‘really scared’ Amir Khan robbed of £72k diamond-encrusted watch at gunpoint as wife Faryal cries

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      THE dramatic moment Amir Khan was robbed of his £72,000 watch at gunpoint has been shown in court.The boxer, 36, was left terrified as a masked man allegedly ran at him and demanded he “take off the watch”.
      Amir Khan has a gun pointed at him in footage shown to jurorsCredit: Central News
      The boxer was targeted while out with his wife FaryalCredit: Central News
      Khan had been out for dinner with wife Faryal, 31, and friend Omar Khalid at the Sahara Grill in Leyton, East London, when the robbery took place.
      Ahmed Bana, Nurul Amin and Ismail Mohammed, all 25, deny conspiracy to commit robbery while jurors heard Dante Campbell, 21, has admitted to being the gunman.
      CCTV played to jurors shows the former world boxing champion smiling as he leaves the restaurant with his wife.
      He then crosses the road to get in a car driven by Omar when two men get out of a silver Mercedes coupe.
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      A hooded man then runs towards Khan and raises his arm to point the gun at the boxer, who hands over his watch.
      Khan previously told Snaresbrook Crown Court how he was left staring down the barrel of the gun.
      He added: “I am a sportsman, a fighter, I have been put in the toughest situations but this is something different, this is really really scary.
      “When he put the gun to my face I couldn’t recognise him because he had a mask on. I looked away because I didn’t want him to pull the trigger.
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      “I didn’t know what he wanted at first, then he said ‘take off your watch’. When he said ‘take off your watch’ that’s when he hit me straight away.
      “I took it off straight away and that’s when I handed it to him.”
      Khan also told how Faryal was left “screaming and crying” following the horror.
      Bana, of Hale Gardens, Tottenham, Amin, of Cavendish Road, Finsbury Park, and Mohammed, of Edmonton, all deny conspiracy to commit robbery.
      Bana also denies having an imitation firearm.
      Campbell, of Hornsey, has admitted conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.
      The trial continues.
      Khan can be seen smiling as he leaves the restaurant moments before the robberyCredit: Central News
      He said his wife was ‘screaming and crying’Credit: Central News
      His £72k diamond-encrusted watch was takenCredit: Central News More

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      Joe Joyce gives hilariously awkward response after opponent Zhilei Zhang storms interview for intense face-off

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      JOE JOYCE reacted in hysterical fashion after his upcoming opponent Zhilei Zhang stormed into his gym during an interview.Briton Joyce, 37, will take on Chinese heavyweight Zhang, 39, at the Copper Box Arena on April 15.
      Joe Joyce was conducting an interview when Zhilei Zhang turned up at his gymCredit: Twitter @Queensberry

      Zhang confronted Joyce but the pair were soon laughing at one anotherCredit: Twitter @Queensberry
      Neither man is particularly known for his trash talking outside of the ring.
      But Zhang, nicknamed Big Bang, attempted to whip up a bit of attention on Wednesday when he turned up uninvited to Joyce’s training facility.
      Olympic silver medallist Joyce was being interviewed by Queensbury Promotions when Zhang bowled into the room.
      A perplexed Joyce looked over and said: “Oh, here he is!”
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      Zhang then proceeded to rather confrontationally ask the Brit: “Big Bang is here. Are you ready?”
      But Joyce did not quite understand the remark as he hilariously responded: “I don’t know what you said, but yeah, let’s go!”
      Zhang then awkwardly said: “You’re ready? I’m ready.”
      Before Joyce added: “You’re here. You flew over here? And you’re ready for action, yeah?”
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      The pair were then urged to move closer together as they took part in a face-off for the cameras.
      Joyce has won all 15 of his professional fights to date – the last of which came against Joseph Parker in September.
      And he has his sights firmly set on the winner of the undisputed fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk – which is expected to take place in the first half of 2023.
      Meanwhile, Zhang suffered his first pro loss last time out against Filip Hrgovic, losing a close decision on the undercard of Usyk’s win over Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia in August.
      Before that, he had won 24 and drawn one of his 25 contests.
      And Zhang will be hoping he can spring a surprise on Joyce in what would be a devastating blow to the Brit’s world title ambitions. More

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      Ebanie Bridges shares bath video on Instagram as she teases ‘weight cut shenanigans’ on OnlyFans

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      ONLYFANS star and boxing champ Ebanie Bridges knocked out her admirers with a clean blow after posting a steamy bath clip.Bridges has taken social media by storm and amassed more than 731,000 followers in the process.
      Ebanie Bridges teased her fans with a bath clip on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0jk2nDGU5/?hl=en
      Bridges shares a series of glam pics on Instagram and OnlyFansCredit: @ebanie_bridges
      Bridges often teases saucy content on her personal Instagram accountCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      Ebanie Bridges has amassed a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      The world bantamweight champion has managed those numbers by starring in the ring and sharing a series of glam pics on her personal Instagram.
      The 36-year-old Aussie boxer also shares some saucy content on her OnlyFans account.
      This time, the10-1 Blonde Bomber shared a backstage video of her taking a bath with a bikini on.
      The Sydney native also fooled around with some “weight cut shenanigans” as she tried and failed to create a bubble foam beard.
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      Bridges issued the following caption: “Some behind the scenes weight cut shenanigans.
      “Im not normal, Head to my OnlyFans to see even more BTS and exclusive content.”
      Fans rushed to the comments’ section to join in on all the fun and shenanigans.
      One follower commented: “Who gets in the bath in a bikini?”
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      Another posted: “The old Santa Clause.”
      A third wrote: “Stunning as f and funny as f.”
      This fan said: “Pre fight Bath.”
      And that one commented: “Your face and smile cheer me up.”
      Bridges also tried and failed to create a bath foam beardCredit: Instagram ebanie_bridges
      Bridges has almost one million followers on InstagramCredit: Twitter @EbanieBridges
      Bridges is the world bantamweight championCredit: Alamy More

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      Francis Ngannou CONFIRMS talks with Jake Paul after leaving the UFC and reveals he could sign for MMA rivals PFL

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has CONFIRMED talks with Jake Paul after leaving the UFC and revealed he could sign for a rival MMA promotion. Ngannou walked out on the UFC while still heavyweight champion after failing to agree a contract extension.
      Francis Ngannou is open to signing for the PFLCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul has expressed an interest in signing with Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is among those to have voiced interest in signing the heavyweight to his Most Valuable Promotions banner.
      And Paul has recently signed a deal with the UFC’s competitors the Professional Fighters League – which could be Ngannou’s new MMA home.
      He told TMZ Sports: “It depends on where I am but I do think we can work together [with Jake Paul].
      “Also speaking of the PFL I have had a conversation with them too, so yes this is something in the near future that could happen very quick.”
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      Ngannou, 36, is open to a boxing switch and revealed he is negotiating a two-fight deal with Deontay Wilder, 37.
      And the pair of hard-hitting former world champions could take the crossover mega-fight to Africa.
      Ngannou said: “He’s ready for that. He’s very excited about it. He wants it. So, we are looking into that.
      “That’s something I’m very excited about. We even discussed a potential fight in Africa and one fight somewhere else.
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      “Why not even the two fights in Africa?”
      Ngannou added: “I can knock everybody out. I have to be clear about something.
      “To hit that person you have to get a clear shot, which is more about technique and experience I don’t have. So, I’m very aware of that aspect.”
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      Logan Paul tried to ‘talk s*** and get in Tommy Fury’s head’ during fight with brother Jake… but admits it backfired

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      LOGAN PAUL admitted he tried to “talk s*** and get in Tommy Fury’s head” during his brother Jake’s fight – only for it to backfire. The American watched from ringside in Saudi Arabia as Fury won the celebrity grudge match by split-decision.
      Logan Paul tried to ‘talk s*** and get in Tommy Fury’s head’ during his brother Jake’s fight
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
      But Logan did his best to try and goad his brother’s opponent during an interview mid-fight.
      In full voice, he shouted: “Tommy, if you can hear me, you a b****, bro and you’re gassing out.
      “You a b****, the whole Fury family are a b****.”
      Fury, 23, responded in the best way possible by dominating Jake, 26, that round on his way to a points win.
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      And Logan, 27, admitted his masterplan proved to only inspire Fury.
      He said on his podcast: “Some people seem to be upset that I cut a promo mid-fight.
      “What I was trying to do was – because I was on the mic – and you can hear it in the arena and I knew Tommy was sitting in his corner.
      “And Jake was losing, so I just tried to talk s*** and get in Tommy’s head. The issue is, it just p***ed him off.
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      “Because the round started and he just f***ing unleashed a gnarly combination on Jake. I was like, ‘I just made him mad.'”
      Fury’s dad John was also left fuming with Logan’s comments and accused the YouTube star of looking for attention by any means necessary.
      John told The Express, via Free Bets: “Absolutely disgusting.
      “Him piping up in a fight like that is not professional, but it just shows you that you are dealing with adolescent children, aren’t you?
      “Because the comments during the fight are just ridiculous. That’s not professional.
      “It doesn’t work, it’s bad for the viewers, it’s bad for everybody involved in it, in the game.
      “But it is what it is, they are what they are, they’re YouTubers. They’ll do anything.
      “They’ll give their left nut up for a viewing figure and he obviously thought it would enhance his status as a YouTuber coming out with all that stupidity. But we knew it was coming anyway.” More

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      Watch Kell Brook and Conor Benn in heated leaked sparring session amid rumours of all-British grudge fight

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      FOOTAGE of Kell Brook and Conor Benn’s heated sparring session has been leaked amid rumours of a fight. Brook sparred Benn just weeks before he challenged but lost to pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford in November 2020.
      Kell Brook after sparring Conor Benn

      The former welterweight world champion is now retired but considering a comeback after being captured in the gym.
      Sparking an online row, Benn, 26, commented: “Last time we tried to make the fight he chose retirement instead.
      “Must have been that sparring session…”
      Brook, 36, responded: “Who are you kidding you’re the one who cut the sparring short don’t flatter yourself p***y.”
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      Benn replied: “Stop talking s***. You know the footage begs to differ!”
      And Brook hit back: “Put it out then let’s see it and don’t just put snippets on we want it all babi.”
      Now, footage released by Boxing King Media has shown the two in the back-and-forth sparring session in Benn’s Essex gym.
      Brook announced his retirement after beating long-time nemesis Khan, 36, ending almost two decades of rivalry.
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      But Brook has considered a return ever since and is now back training.
      Benn meanwhile is set to return in June following a doping scandal that has kept him out of the ring and fighting for his reputation.
      He tested twice for female fertility drug clomifene in the build-up to his catchweight contest with Chris Eubank Jr, 33, which was later axed.
      The British Boxing Board of Control cancelled the bout and have since been embroiled in a spat with Benn, who is without a license.
      Welterweight Benn provided a 270-page document to the WBC, who work with Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.
      The WBC found “no conclusive evidence” that the boxer intentionally cheated and placed him back in the rankings.
      Benn as a result is able to box abroad if he is licensed and is currently in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao, 44, in Abu Dhabi.
      Conor Benn is in talks to fight Manny PacquiaoCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Hulking Anthony Joshua poses with Eddie Hearn as promoter stops off in Texas to watch heavyweight in training for return

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA posed with Eddie Hearn as the promoter stopped off in Texas to watch the heavyweight in action ahead of his return. Joshua is fighting to revive his career following consecutive defeats to pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua in Dallas, TexasCredit: @eddiehearn
      And he will do so on April 1 against Jermaine Franklin back at the O2 Arena for the first time in seven years.
      And for the first time in Joshua’s career, he will complete his whole training camp away from home after linking up with Texas’ Derrick James.
      Hearn is in America to promote Canelo Alvarez’s May 6 undisputed super-middleweight world title fight with Britain’s John Ryder.
      And he used the Stateside trip to meet up with AJ in James’ gym.
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      He posted on Instagram: “Popped to Dallas to see the big man @anthonyjoshua finish off his US camp..ready to fly back to the U.K. to prepare for April 1st.”
      Joshua, 33, lost the unified titles to Usyk, 36, in September 2021 and failed to regain them in the Saudi Arabia rematch last August.
      But he looks to bounce back against Franklin, 29, who was controversially beaten by Dillian Whyte, 34, in November.
      Hearn warned to expect a rejuvenated Joshua when he returns from his training camp in America.
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      He told DAZN in January: “This guy is out there, he’s in Texas, he’s working and grinding every day.
      “This guy’s got money in the bank, he’s got world championship belts on the wall, he don’t care about either of them.
      “He cares for the sport of boxing, he cares for regaining his world heavyweight title, and I’m telling you, he’s coming back with a vengeance.”
      Anthony Joshua in training to fight Jermaine FranklinCredit: Instagram More